Woodlands School, based in Shrewsbury, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 9 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Woodlands School currently has around 62 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 82.3% boys and 17.7% girls. Around 66.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 43% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (29%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | , Shrewsbury, SY4 5PJ |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Julia Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123630 |
| Age Range: | 9 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 84 |
| Number of Pupils: | 62 |
| Number of Boys: | 51 |
| Number of Girls: | 11 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Shrubbery Gardens , Wem SY4 5BX | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Shrubbery Gardens , Wem SY4 5BX | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clive CofE Primary School The Hill , Grinshill SY4 3LF | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clive CofE Primary School The Hill , Grinshill SY4 3LF | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Adams School, Wem Lowe Hill , Wem SY4 5UB | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Adams School Lowe Hill , Wem SY4 5UB | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School , Tilley Green SY4 5PJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Tilley Green , Wem SY4 5PJ | 2out of 4 | 25 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Petton Hall School Burlton , SY4 5TJ | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Access School Holbrook Villa Farm , Harmer Hill SY4 3EW | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallbrook School Units 1 - 4 , Sleap Industrial Estate SY4 3HE | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.